Summer Festivals in 2025
Michigan is Delivering
If you're looking for a reason to get out and explore this summer, from spring to early fall, our state turns into a non-stop celebration of color, community, and culture—and DMA Real Estate is here to help you navigate it all.
As your local real estate experts, we know there’s nothing better than spending warm weekends discovering charming towns, sampling fresh Michigan flavors, and joining in on traditions that have been going strong for generations. Whether you’re after hot air balloon glows, lavender fields in bloom, pirate parades, or world-class art shows, there’s something on the calendar with your name on it.
Let’s take a look at what’s happening across the Mitten so you can plan your perfect summer of fun.
Month-by-Month
Michigan Festival Breakdown
🌷May
Tulip Time Festival – Holland (May 2–11)
National Morel Mushroom Festival – Boyne City (May 15–18)
Grand Haven Kite Festival (May 17–18)
East Lansing Art Festival (May 17–18)
Alma Highland Festival (May 23–25)
Frankenmuth Dog Bowl & Balloons Over Bavarian Inn (May 23–26)
Movement Electronic Music Festival – Detroit (May 24–26)
JUNE
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival (June 6–15)
Michigan Lavender Festival – Imlay City (June 6–8)
Motor City Pride – Detroit (June 7–8)
South Haven Harborfest (June 13–14)
Michigan Challenge Balloonfest – Howell (June 27–29)
National Cherry Festival – Traverse City (June 28–July 5)
JULY
Bay City Fireworks Festival (July 3–5)
Battle Creek Field of Flight Balloon Fest (July 2–6)
Ann Arbor Art Fair (July 17–19)
Charlevoix Venetian Festival (July 19–26)
Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival (July 25–Aug 3)
🌊 AUGUST
Magic Get-Together – Colon (July 30–Aug 2)
Boyne City Pirate Festival (Aug 7–9)
National Blueberry Festival – South Haven (Aug 8–11)
Upper Peninsula State Fair – Escanaba (Aug 11–17)
Michigan Renaissance Festival (Weekends, Aug–Sept)
Romeo Peach Festival (Aug 28–Sept 1)
SEPTEMBER
Michigan Renaissance Festival continues
Michigan State Fair – Novi (Aug 28–Sept 1)
Detroit Jazz Festival – Downtown Detroit (Aug 29–Sept 1)
Allegan County Fair (Sept 5–13)
Michigan Irish Music Festival – Muskegon (Sept 11–14)
ArtPrize – Grand Rapids (Sept 18–Oct 4)
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Whether you're a local looking to explore more of your backyard or a future resident eyeing a permanent move to Pure Michigan, we hope this guide helps you plan unforgettable weekends.
Need help finding a home near your favorite event? Just reach out—DMA Real Estate is here to help you live where you love to play.
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